Donald Kennedy was just 16 when he joined the Merchant Navy during World War II

Nadine Morton
Updated April 23 2021 - 12:45pm, first published 12:41pm
VETERAN: Forestville man Donald Kennedy served in the merchant navy during World War II, it was the first time he'd ever been overseas. Picture: Geoff Jones
VETERAN: Forestville man Donald Kennedy served in the merchant navy during World War II, it was the first time he'd ever been overseas. Picture: Geoff Jones

WITH a permission slip from his father, 16-year-old Donald Kennedy joined the merchant navy and sailed to the other side of the world.

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Nadine Morton

Nadine Morton

Senior journalist

Breaking news journalist at the Illawarra Mercury. Email: nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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